This morning we headed to Tad Sae waterfalls where we would be able to go elephant riding. We got a bus to the river then a small boat to the waterfall.

The elephants were absolutely gorgeous! So placid and gentle. Paap and I got our own elephant a little after everyone else so we got to take some pics and feed some of the other elephants. The ride was about 35mins in the bush and then in the water, luckily we didn't get wet!

We then came back to the hotel for lunch and then paap, tony and I headed back to town for a massage at the red cross. Unfortunately, they were full so we headed off to find another place. We ended up at a place on the main street, which looked harmless enough. When we got there it was a big room with many mattresses on floor. One guy was already in the room with just a towel on. I had a girl massaging me and in between massaging they were talking, laughing and answering phone calls. You could hear babies crying, roosters crowing and the busy street below. Then, the other dude started snoring, loudly! It was pretty funny. Overall the massage was good but I can't say I was really relaxed!

Paap and I then went and climbed approx 350 steps to mount phousi to see the sunset. The place was chockers with people clambering to get a spot and the perfect picture. There is a temple on the mountain as well as a view to all corners of luang prabang. We had a bit of a look, took a few pics and decided to head back to the guesthouse. Climbing 350+ steps can make you a little hot and sweaty!

After freshening up we headed into town with Long and went to the Lao Lao garden. A beautiful bar with lots of fairy lights, candles and cocktails. Paap and I shared a lao BBQ of chicken, pork and veges, was really yummy. They also had many cocktails and I was loving the mojito's! After much fun we headed back home once the place closed at 11pm! Ready for the big trip to Vang Vieng tomorrow!